10 Picture Prompts to Start Summer with Writing Inspiration

We’ve officially made it to summer! I can’t tell whether this year has gone incredibly fast or slower than any year before it.

What does it feel like to you?

Summer is typically a joyous time where kids are home from school and the swimming pools are open for business! Late night movies, team sports, and reading lists abound. Well, usually, at least.

This summer will be different than all the rest, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still get inspired to write!

What is a Picture Writing Prompt and How Do I Use It?

Before I share pictures for summer writing inspiration I wanted to quickly describe how to use them.

If you haven’t done a picture writing prompt before, it’s fun and you’re going to love it!

All you have to do is look at the image and write a story about it.

All you have to do is look at the image and write a story about it. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, or a certain word/page count. It’s simply meant to inspire your creativity and get you writing. You don’t even have to think of a subject if you’re using the picture! How cool is that?

The Prompts

Below are 10 images to spark your creativity. Use them however they are helpful (and fun) for you!

Try writing a short story, poem, or essay. Or if you’re feeling really inspired, you could write a novella or novel!

1. Toes in the Sand

2. Pure Joy

3. Holding Hands

4. An Abandoned Historic House

5. A Natural Throne

6. A Statuesque Windmill

7. Stormy Skies

8. Hidden Treasure

9. Secret Stairs in the Woods

10. Road Less Traveled

BONUS: Brother Love

If you use one of these prompts, please consider sending your writing to rachel@capturingyourconfidence.com - I’d love to see it!

Who knows, maybe I’ll feature your words on my blog (with your permission, of course!)

I’d love to hear about your experiences using picture prompts! Find me on social media, drop a comment below, or email me at rachel@capturingyourconfidence.com!

Let’s chat because you, my friend, are on your way to great writing.

Blog, Writing, Writing ToolsRachel TindallJune 24, 20204 Comments